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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.73, 810.83 and 267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.73, 810.83 and 267.13 is: 400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.73 : 810.83 = 267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.73/810.83 = 267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.73x = 810.83 × 267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.73x = 216,595.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,595.68/540.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.56

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